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Lindsay H. Jones, of The Denver Post, reports a Denver jury has convicted Willie D. Clark of murdering former Denver Broncos CB Darrent Williams. Clark was accused of killing Williams and wounding two others early New Year's Day 2007 after an altercation outside a nightclub. Clark was convicted on all 21 charges, including two counts of first-degree murder. Clark will be sentenced in the case April 30.

The Associated Press reports a judge entered a not guilty plea Friday, Feb. 20, for the man accused of killing former Denver Broncos CB Darrent Williams on New Years Day 2007. District Judge Christina M. Habas entered the plea on behalf of Willie D. Clark, who is charged with first-degree murder and 38 other counts in the slaying. Habas denied the defense's requests to grant bail and a two-month delay. The trial is scheduled to start July 6.

P. Soloman Banda, of the Associated Press, reports Willie D. Clark was indicted Wednesday, Oct. 8, on first-degree murder charges in the drive-by shooting of former Denver Broncos CB Darrent Williams on New Year's Day 2007. He faces 39 counts, including murder, attempted murder, assault, crimes of violence and a weapons violation, according to Denver district attorney Mitch Morrissey.

Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports the mother of former Denver Broncos CB Darrent Williams, Rosalind Williams, said Oakland Raiders WR Javon Walker has not yet come to grips with the loss of her son. "He hasn't dealt with it, he just tried to move on, and believe me, you can't," Williams said. "I think he is just trying to be strong for everyone. Some men are like that. But he hasn't allowed himself to grieve."

Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports there are some tragic ironies involving the story of Oakland Raiders WR Javon Walker's robbery and the death of former Denver Broncos CB Darrent Williams Jan. 1, 2007. In an interview with HBO last year, Walker said a melee started before Williams was shot because Broncos WR Brandon Marshall and his cousin were spraying champagne at the Denver nightclubs and that it agitated gang members in attendance. According to a report in the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Walker was spraying champagne at two Las Vegas nightclubs last weekend, including shortly before he was found unconscious.

The Associated Press reports a letter written by a gang member says he fired shots into a limousine where former Denver Broncos CB Darrent Williams was killed in 2007. The Rocky Mountain News obtained the letter Friday, May 30, and has the signature of Willie D. Clark. Clark was the man the Denver police were calling a person of interest in Williams' death.

Brian Maass, of CBS4 Denver, reports police investigating the shooting death of Denver Broncos CB Darrent Williams have taken DNA samples from two men to determine whether those samples tie them to the vehicle used in the shootings. One of the men is Willie Clark, 23, who police have had in custody for weeks on unrelated charges. The attorney for the other person, who has not been named at the request of authorities, is reportedly attempting to negotiate a plea deal.

Charlie Brennan and Bianca Prieto, of the Rocky Mountain News, report an autopsy performed on Denver Broncos CB Darrent Williams reveals he was killed by one bullet wound to the neck. Williams was struck by a medium-to-large caliber bullet which entered his neck on the left side and exited the right side. The cause of death was listed as perforating gunshot wound of the neck.

Members of the Denver Broncos have offered a $100,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and filing of murder charges against a suspect or suspects involved in the killing of CB Darrent Williams. The team hopes that the additional reward money will result in the apprehension and conviction of the individuals involved in Williams' death.

DenverBroncos.com reports Denver Broncos CB Darrent Williams will be laid to rest at 11 a.m. MST Saturday, Jan. 6. KFFL sends their condolences to Williams' friends and family and to the entire Broncos organization on their tragic loss.

The Associated Press reports police have impounded a 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe they believe might have been used in a drive-by shooting that killed Denver Broncos CB Darrent Williams Jan. 1. Passers-by spotted the vehicle parked south of Denver International Airport and called police anonymously. The vehicle was spray-painted black on the sides, front and back, but the top remained white. The SUV had license plates that matched the one investigators were searching for, with the rear plate spray-painted and the front plate unaltered. Police spokesman Sonny Jackson said, "It appears there was an attempt to disguise."

Kirk Mitchell and Bill Williamson, of the Denver Post, report police are trying to determine whether a nightclub altercation lead to the shooting death of Denver Broncos CB Darrent Williams. According to police spokesman Sonny Jackson, there was a disagreement between two groups of people at the club. The argument may have led to the shooting, but police are also investigating other possible motives. An eyewitness who had been at the party told police he saw Williams, WR Javon Walker and a group of people enter a limo outside the club. At that point, an altercation occurred with someone outside the limo, and then someone from the limo, not Williams or Walker, got out and chased them down the street. Williams' limo then took off, at which point it was overtaken by a white SUV. Someone in the SUV, which had tinted windows, peppered the limo with 14 shots from a handgun. Williams was struck in the neck with a bullet and reportedly died instantly. Walker, meanwhile, was not hurt in the incident.

Arnie Stapleton, of the Associated Press, reports Denver Broncos CB Darrent Williams was shot and killed early Monday morning, Jan. 1, in a drive-by shooting. Broncos' spokesman Jim Saccomano said police called him about 3 a.m. from the scene of the shooting and told him three people had been shot and that Williams had been killed. Police are searching for suspects and interviewing witnesses. Williams was 24 years old. KFFL sends their condolences to Williams' friends and family and to the entire Broncos organization on their tragic loss.

The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos CB Darrent Williams feels some teammates do not believe the season is salvageable following the team's current four-game losing streak. "Some people are ready to hang it up, you know, you can tell," Williams said. "And it's hard when you're losing. It makes everything hard, it makes coming to practice hard. It makes coaches harder on you. It just makes everything harder when you're losing. So, a few guys are probably ready to hang it up. I don't know who. But I'm not."

Don Schwartz, of DenverBroncos.com, reports Denver Broncos CB Darrent Williams (shoulder) is confident he'll be back returning punts in Week 11 against the San Diego Chargers. "I should be back there," Williams said. "I took one to the house against San Diego last year that got called back for nothing, so hopefully I'll get that same opportunity this year and hopefully make some big plays in the return game." Williams has 120 yards on 16 returns this season, although he was taken out last week because of mobility issues stemming from a separated shoulder.

Frank Schwab, of The Gazette, reports Denver Broncos CB Darrent Williams is making strides with the mental aspect of the game. He has been watching extra tape and with extra repetitions in practice, is starting to learn how offenses were trying to attack him. Williams is looking to elevate his game and become a better player than teammate CB Champ Bailey. Williams said, "I feel with my athletic ability, if I can get that part of the game down, then I can be on a level with Champ."

Jeff Legwold, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports Denver Broncos CB Darrent Williams is looking to improve in his second season after starting nine games as a rookie last season. "It's a lot more relaxed this time, not so much pressure because I pretty much know the defense," Williams said. "Now it's about coming here and getting better. Before, you're doing all you can do just to learn the defense; now you can come out here and get better, working on my craft, my technique. Because if you don't, they have somebody else who will." Williams has been starting opposite CB Champ Bailey thus far during camp.